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James City County

Virginia · 67,009 residents · 142.298 sq mi
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James City County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,903. Population has grown 39% since 2000. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $348,600. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,009
+39%since 2000
from 48,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
471 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 338 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.9
+10%since 2000
from 40.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K44K58K72K86K1990201020202024James City County
202481K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,903
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,162
+30%since 2000
from $29,256 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,600
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,066
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $703 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+67%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81%(38,954)
Black14.3%(6,858)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(816)
Asian1.4%(682)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.6%(18,070)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(52,049)
Black12.9%(8,662)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(3,024)
Asian2.2%(1,488)
Other2%(1,315)
Diversity Score46%(30,841)
Diversity Score
46
+23%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in James City County, Virginia?

James City County, Virginia has about 67,009 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in James City County, Virginia?

The typical household in James City County, Virginia earns about $73,903 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is James City County, Virginia expensive?

In James City County, Virginia, the median home is worth about $348,600, and the typical rent is about $1,066 a month.

How educated are people in James City County, Virginia?

About 45.0% of adults age 25 and over in James City County, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in James City County, Virginia?

About 7.0% of people in James City County, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has James City County, Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, James City County, Virginia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 32,150 residents, a change of about 92 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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